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Wide Antique Taxidermy Dome, English, Glass Specimen Showcase, Victorian, C.1870
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Wide Antique Taxidermy Dome, English, Glass Specimen Showcase, Victorian, C.1870

19th century
Description

This is a wide antique taxidermy dome. An English, glass over ebonised mahogany specimen or ornament showcase, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870.

Usefully broad in diameter, offering generous space for medium size specimens

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Tall dome offers a quality, bright appearance

Dressed with a suede leather cushion pad in a tasteful off-white hue

Circular base raised upon a trio of squat bun feet

This is a superb antique taxidermy dome, with a wide proportion and clear glass. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Max Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Max Height: 46.5cm (18.25'')

Internal Diameter: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Internal Height: 42.5cm (16.75'')

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Our Ref: 24571

Physical Dimensions
Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Glass Display Dome to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1081935
Dealers Internal Reference
24571
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Description
This is a wide antique taxidermy dome.
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An English, glass over ebonised mahogany specimen or ornament showcase, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870.
London Fine Antiques

Usefully broad in diameter, offering generous space for medium size specimens

fig 1. A tall, clear glass display dome mounted on a rounded ebonised wooden base with a light-coloured fabric lining.
fig 1. Wide Antique Taxidermy Dome, English, Glass Specimen Showcase, Victorian, C.1870

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Tall dome offers a quality, bright appearance

Dressed with a suede leather cushion pad in a tasteful off-white hue

Circular base raised upon a trio of squat bun feet

fig 2. A tall, clear glass display dome mounted on a rounded ebonised wooden base with a light-coloured fabric lining.
fig 2. Wide Antique Taxidermy Dome, English, Glass Specimen Showcase, Victorian, C.1870

This is a superb antique taxidermy dome, with a wide proportion and clear glass. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Max Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Max Height: 46.5cm (18.25'')

fig 3. A tall, clear glass display dome mounted on a rounded ebonised wooden base with a light-coloured fabric lining.
fig 3. Wide Antique Taxidermy Dome, English, Glass Specimen Showcase, Victorian, C.1870

Internal Diameter: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Internal Height: 42.5cm (16.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 4. A tall, clear glass display dome mounted on a rounded ebonised wooden base with a light-coloured fabric lining.
fig 4. Wide Antique Taxidermy Dome, English, Glass Specimen Showcase, Victorian, C.1870

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24571

Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Glass Display Dome to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1081935
Dealers Internal Ref
24571
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A tall, clear glass display dome mounted on a rounded ebonised wooden base with a light-coloured fabric lining.
Wide Antique Taxidermy Dome, English, Glass Specimen Showcase, Victorian, C.1870
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  • ObjectDisplay Domes & Cloches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Ebonised Wood
  • ColourClear and Black
  • MotifsMouth-blown glass, Ebonised timber base, Moulded plinth edge, Recessed display pad
  • SizeH 46.5 cm (18 in) x W 28.5 cm (11 in) x D 28.5 cm (11 in)

This wide antique taxidermy dome is an English glass and ebonised mahogany specimen showcase originating from the mid Victorian period around 1870. The clear mouth-blown glass dome rests upon a circular ebonised timber base featuring a moulded plinth edge, a trio of squat bun feet, and an aged patina with natural wear on the dark finish. Inside, a recessed display pad is dressed with a suede leather cushion in an off-white hue. Measuring 46.5 cm high, 28.5 cm wide, and 28.5 cm deep, the showcase offers generous space for medium-sized specimens. Suitable for placement on a sideboard top, the dome serves as a traditional display cover for ornaments, taxidermy, or curiosities in a home interior. The clear glass provides a bright, unobstructed view of the contents while protecting items from dust. The neutral off-white lining and dark black timber base complement period or gothic-inspired interior settings, providing a practical storage solution for collectors and enthusiasts of nineteenth-century decorative arts.

FAQs

Glass display domes gained immense popularity during the 19th century as protective covers for delicate household items, clockwork mechanisms, micro-sculptures, and natural history taxidermy. They shielded vulnerable specimens from dust, soot, and moisture while acting as prominent decorative elements in Victorian parlours.

Traditional domes were mouth-blown from clear soda-lime glass, resulting in slight thickness variations and occasional air bubbles. These glass covers were paired with turned or moulded timber bases, often finished in ebonised black paint or dark polished mahogany, and fitted with a recessed groove lined with fabric or velvet.

Authentic period glass domes typically exhibit subtle manufacturing traits such as pontil marks near the rim, slight visual distortion, and tiny enclosed air seeds within the glass. The wooden bases usually show age-consistent wear, oxidisation along the recessed rim, and original baize or fabric padding.

Glass cloches can be styled on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf to highlight sculptural objects, dried botanicals, vintage pocket watches, or mineral specimens. Placing single items inside creates a refined focal point while blending historical charm with contemporary decor.

Clean the glass exterior and interior using a soft microfibre cloth slightly dampened with lukewarm water, avoiding harsh chemical sprays. Ensure the timber base is kept free from excessive moisture and placed away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement or cracking.
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